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Files\Folders moved on Reboot...C:\Windows\System32\DRIVERS\eamon.sys moved successfully.C:\Windows\System32\DRIVERS\ehdrv.sys moved successfully.C:\Windows\System32\DRIVERS\epfwwfpr.sys moved successfully.

thats it but i dont believe it is true since the internet scan had foun like 5 problems before the crash

It is entirely possible what is being flagged by the online scans is what is currently residing in the ComboFix Quarantine folder and or in the System Restore points. Which we can address in due course but do not pose a threat at this time.

OK no reason why the below online scan should not complete. I have been over all the logs again and nothing else to explain the persistent online scan failures.

Though it appears the various malware infections we have been dealing seem to have been eradicated judging by the logs and other scans we have run.

Some critical system setting may have been damaged by malware and or by the punkbuster application I have just been unable to detect. Plus the overall state of the operating system as prior mentioned was not ideal at all.

If this scan fails only one option I'm afraid:

1 - Carry out a reformat and reinstallation of the Windows operating system as only so much I can achieve online without actual physical access to the computer. More so because of the damage that may still remain to both the registry and operating system as a whole.

So with the above in mind I do hope you created any backups required when I advised to do so some time back.

F-Secure Online Scan:

You can use either Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox for this scan.

Note: Remember open your browser by right-clicking on its icon and select Run as Administrator to perform this scan.

I would not advice upgrading to Windows 7 at this time as it is still in the Beta phase and not actually released as far as I am aware.

OK Vista does have some repair features on the installation DVD but none of them are suitable I'm afraid and will not make any difference as the backup(s) are most likely compromised and we will be back to square one again.

I'm sorry to say I have gone as far as I can with assisting you and I have no other option but to advise you carry out is a reformat and reinstallation of the Windows operating system.

Below is some advice on what to install afterwards.

Reformat and Reinstallation Advice:

Use an Anti Virus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. Here are some free Anti Virus programs which I recommend to use:

Update your Anti Virus Software - It is imperative that you update your Anti virus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. Here are some free Firewalls which I recommend to use:(Use only one, and disable your Windows Firewall)

Once installed it will advise set Auto-Updates if not set and you then you will be able to manually check for updates also via:

Start(Vista orb) >> Control Panel >> Windows Updates

Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:

From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.

Click once on the Security tab

Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.

Click once on the Custom Level button.

Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt

Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable

Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable

Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt

Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt

Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt

When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.

If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.

Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - Download it from hereThe tutorial on how to use MBAM is located here

Install WinPatrol - Download it from hereYou can find information about how WinPatrol works here

Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.Download it from hereThe tutorial on how to use Spyware Blaster is located here

Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Follow this list and your potential for your computer becoming infected again will reduce dramatically.

is it not possible to live with the virus it doesnt seem to affect my computer too much

I highly advise against it and still strongly recommend that you perform a reformat and reinstallation of the Windows operating system.

At this time there is absolutely nothing else I can advise. I have spent a considerable amount of my free time trying my best to assist your good self and it has got to the point there is only once recommendation in good conscience I can give. Which I have done so.

Uninstall ComboFix:

Click on Start(Vista orb)>> Run...(or the Windows key and R togethor) to bring up the Run box.

Now type in Combofix /u and click OK.

Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.

Clean up with OTM:

Right-click OTM and select Run as Administrator to start the program.

Close all other programs apart from OTM as this step will require a reboot

On the OTM main screen, press the CleanUp! button

Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.

Let myself know if you have any further questions about backups if not done so as of yet and or about performing a reformat and reinstallation of the Windows operating system, thank you.

I do not not how many times I have to explain but I will do so again for the last time and though it may be what you do not wish to read it is the best possible advice at this time.

I have been unable to successfully verify that all malware has been eradicated and the operating system is corrupted and the only course of action I now deem appropriate is and strongly advise so, a reformat and reinstallation of the Windows operating system.

If this was one of my own machines I would not hesitate to do so. I will ask for this topic to be closed as there is nothing else I can advise apart from what I have already upon numerous occasions, thank you.

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